Check out this Sengkang HDB Flat that looks like a retro speakeasy

Vintage door gate

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The homeowners chose white vintage-style grille gates for the entrance.

Upon entering the home, the first thing youʼll see is a violin — the owner plays the violin and saxophone — that sits on a shelf thatʼs designed as part of a customised storage unit.

Blue and white Peranakan-inspired patterned tiles underfoot create a strong visual effect, while also demarcating spaces effectively.

Foyer

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Beyond the foyer, a luscious settee serves as a transition piece from the entrance to the living room.

High dining table

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As space is limited in this apartment, the designers did away with a formal dining area.

Instead, the customised storage unit doubles as a dining table for two — a high table was incorporated into the design.

Baroque furniture

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Distinctive Baroque-style furniture pieces dot the interior spaces, while complementing finishes in the home, such as the dark wood laminates used on the cabinets and vinyl flooring that resemble well-worn wood floors.

Warm lights enhance the ambience by adding a soft glow to accentuate specific pieces in the home, including accessories such as suitcases, typewriters and footwear.
Renovation Cost: $40,000
With renovations amounting to $40,000, the homeʼs design addressed the ownersʼ request for function and aesthetics, providing them with a liveable space where they can proudly display their treasured finds.

This article was originally published in Home & Decor.